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To The First Call | Extra poll question "What are your thoughts on The Skins Game's return, Nov. 28, that will feature Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Keegan Bradley and Tommy Fleetwood?" 56% of the 743 respondents indicated they were glad it's back and will watch; 30% were pleased with its return, but will not watch; and 13% selected the choice "No interest. It's Black Friday."
POLL
▪️ How many rounds of simulator golf do you play per year — either at home or at an indoor facility? | Vote
▪️ Previous: Do the qualifying criteria for the U.S. Ryder Cup team need to be modified? | Results
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What is your personal favorite golf memory?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with the city and state of residence.
▪️ Previous: What changes, if any, would you make to the U.S. Ryder Cup qualifying criteria? | Read
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In homage to Roger Dunn Golf Shops’ 60th anniversary, parent company Worldwide Golf Shops created an apparel line that turns back the clock in its look, but is very much a nod to today’s golfer.
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▪️ Epson Tour player shares her expenses from her best week on tour, reveals realities of mini tour life
[Keely Levins | Golf Digest | Read]
▪️ Why the survival of this Alister MacKenzie muni means so much to golf
[Josh Sens | Golf.com | Read]
▪️ TMRW Sports going beyond TGL with Skins Game production
[Josh Carpenter | Sports Business Journal | Read]
▪️ Dean Robertson returning as Great Britain & Ireland captain for 2026 Walker Cup
[Cameron Jourdan | Golfweek | Read]
▪️ Five things to know about golf legend Jack Nicklaus’ courtroom fight with ex-associates
[Hannah Phillips | Palm Beach Post | Read]
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Readers of The First Call are divided on a solution, but most believe tweaks are in order.
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European Tour: DP World India Championship
Site: Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, India.
Television: Thursday-Friday, 2:30-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 4-7:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 4-7:30 a.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2-4 a.m. (NBC Sports app), 4-7 a.m. (Golf Channel).
LPGA Tour: BMW Ladies Championship
Site: Pine Beach Golf Links, Haenam, South Korea.
Television: Today-Saturday, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Golf Channel).
PGA Tour Champions: Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Site: The Country Cub of Virginia (James River), Richmond, Virginia.
Television: Friday-Sunday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf Channel).
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Restoring a classic golf resort to greatness
Guests: Casa de Campo Resort and Villas' Gilles Gagnon,
director of golf emeritus and director of golf sales, and Jason Kycek, senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
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March 5-8, 2026 | Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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OCTOBER
15: Golf Business TechCon 2025, Frisco, Texas | Info
NOVEMBER
18-20: Golf Business Canada Conference and Trade Show, Niagra Falls, Ontario | Info
JANUARY
20-23: PGA Show, Orlando, Florida | Info
To submit events for the calendar, please include the event name, date, location and informational link to info@firstcallgolf.com.
